Unlocking the Potential of Herbal Teas: A Review of Their Therapeutic Applications and Future Directions

Abstract

Herbal teas are a common beverage around the world and are utilized as therapeutic vehicles in many types of traditional medicine. Examining the data regarding the safety and clinical effectiveness of herbal teas, as well as idendifying key for research theme and knowledge gaps to guide future study, were the goals of this scoping review. Using plant speciese like lavender, chamomile, fenugreek, spearmint, stinging nettle, hibiscus, yerba mate and others, these research examined the efficacy of hrbal tea in female health, diabetes, heart disease, and weight loss. Observational studies investigated the relationship between drinking herbal tea and the risk of liver disease, cancer, and harmful of consuming environmental pollutants found in the plant material. Even while herbal teas are popular and plant components are used to create new drugs, there aren’t many studies examining their safety and therapeutic usefulness. In this study, we go over the potential clinical and preventative health benefits of herbal teas as well as the additional research needed to determine whether frequent use can promote healthy living in general.